The 1942 film noir recently was digitally re-mastered and released on DVD. This film defines the classic genre and its script is one of the most quoted (“Here’s looking at you, kid,” “We’ll always have Paris.”) in history.
The film is a must see for all movie buffs and is fantastic escapism from today’s Hollywood drivel.
The story is timeless. It’s December 1941, and the Nazi-controlled French Vichy government is quickly overrunning Casablanca, Morocco. Thousands of refugees from war-torn Europe are stuck there on the way to Lisbon and the safety of America.
They are ready to pay any price for precious exit visas. Humphrey Bogart plays Rick Blaine, a cynical nightclub owner whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of former love Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman). In the end, he has to choose between love and pride over the roar of the escape plane.
The DVD extra features include two audio commentaries by Roger Ebert and film historian Rudy Behlmer and extra scenes and outtakes. Featurettes include “The Children Remember” by the stars’ children, “Bacall on Bogart” and “You Must Remember: A Tribute to Casablanca.” Just for fun, the Bugs Bunny cartoon “Carrotblanca” is an additional feature.
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